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LIONESS LAUNCH: Amorambique launches the 'clutch', which is made of capulana and interlaced fabric

December 21, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Patricia Vasco, founder of Amorambique (Mozambique)

Patricia Vasco, founder of Amorambique (Mozambique)

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A Méryda Mini ‘clutch’

Amorambique lança o ‘clutch, que é feita de capulana e de tecido entrelaçado


Amorambique recently launched their new clutch called ‘Méryda Mini’, which is made of capulana and interlaced fabric. It is a small size clutch, ideal for both formal and casual events.

What does your company do? 

A Amorambique é uma marca orgulhosamente moçambicana de acessórios e calçado feitos totalmente à mão por artesãos locais e desenhados pela designer e Fundadora Patrícia Vasco. A matéria prima favorita para os nossos produtos é a capulana. Conjugado sempre a um material diferente, seja tecido, plástico ou esteira. A marca existe no mercado desde 2013 e é vendida não apenas na capital - Maputo, mas também em Portugal, Brasil e París.

Amorambique is a proudly Mozambican brand of accessories and footwear made entirely by hand by local artisans and created by the designer and founder, Patrícia Vasco. The favorite raw material for Amorambique products is capulana. Always attached to a different material, whether fabric, plastic or mat. The brand has been on the market since 2013 and is sold not only in the capital - Maputo but also in Portugal, Brazil and Paris.

What new product or service are you launching?

Estamos a lançar agora a nossa clutch denominada “Méryda Mini”, que é feita de capulana e de tecido entrelaçado, que em Maputo chamamos de “tecido de saco ou serrapilheira”. É uma clutch de tamanho pequeno, ideal para eventos formais ou até mesmo casuais.

We are now launching our clutch called "Méryda Mini", which is made of capulana and interlaced fabric, which in Maputo we call ‘sackcloth’. It is a clutch of small size, ideal for formal or even casual events.

“Capulana is Our Favorite Raw Material”

Amorambique Founder, Patricia Vasco

What makes your new product or service different?

É um artigo criado e desenvolvido em Moçambique - Maputo, por artesãos locais e por uma marca 100% moçambicana. Conjuga o moderno e o tradicional ao mesmo tempo, e pode ser usado em ocasiões formais ou até mesmo casuais.

It is an article created and developed in Mozambique - Maputo, by local craftsmen and by a 100% Mozambican brand. It combines the modern and the traditional at the same time, and can be used on formal or even casual occasions.

What are your aspirations for the new product or service?

Este produto está a ser lançado neste Natal para que possa servir de prenda para as mulheres, espera-se que possa ter uma boa aceitação no mercado nacional e internacional também.

This product is to be launched this Christmas so that it can serve as a gift for women, it is expected that it can have a good acceptance in the domestic and international market as well.

Where can people buy your new product or service?

Pode adquirir o nosso produto na nossa loja: Avenida Eduardo Mondlane nr. 1232 entre à Tecnicol e Ferragem Polana.

You can buy our product in our store: Avenida Eduardo Mondlane nr. 1232 between Tecnicol and Polana Hardware.


Contact:

Patrícia Vasco, Fundadora, Amorambique

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | EMAIL Info@amorambique.co.mz

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